Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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cresteddad 02/17/2008

I am 42 I have 2 daughters 1 of my daughters is developing so many signs of being bipolar herself. I try not to say anything about it to her she gets angry but Im so scared I have passed on this to her. She is so much like I was in my youth and she seems to be getting into things she shouldnt. I dont know what to chalk up to being a teen age girl and what to take as a possible sign. what should I do.

deleted_user 02/17/2008

I sent you a message.

deleted_user 02/17/2008

I went through this with my own son; your words are the ones I could have written myself.

I urge you to get her evaluated now if you can, because it will ease your mind if she is not BP, and if she is, it will only get worse the older she gets.

Be strong...

deleted_user 02/17/2008

how old is she?

cresteddad 02/17/2008

She is 19

deleted_user 02/17/2008

i go thru the same thing what is normal and what is bp, i think we all wonder because most of us did not know about bp until we were dxed so now we do not know if what we did when younger was "normal" for our age or not.

deleted_user 02/17/2008

I was worried about a younger sister & was advised to just wait and see, not say anything.

deleted_user 02/17/2008

Have you tried talking over your concerns with her pimp?

deleted_user 02/17/2008

stefan-go take your medication.

deleted_user 02/17/2008

someone report him.

deleted_user 02/17/2008

Well, at 19, I guess she gets to make her own choices; I hope she gets to a point that she will listen to you and seek counseling.

I suggest you keep a journal of what you see and hear from her, if it ever becomes needed.

deleted_user 02/17/2008

my daughter is 12 and is distributing the same things. She will be 13 soon. I'm scarred too. Her mood swings have been so bad lately, getting worse by the week it seems. She is very very interested in dieting which has me worried to. Just lot's of ups and downs. Hold on that is all we can do I guess and get them a good therapist may not be a bad thing either. Keep me posted
LA

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